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12-year-old girl accused of setting two fires at Marblehead church

A 12-year-old is the sole suspect in two small fires at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church that caused no permanent damage, police said.

  • Two small fires were deliberately ignited inside Our Lady Star Church located in Marblehead on September 21 and September 28, 2025.
  • Authorities from Marblehead’s police and fire departments, supported by State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel, conducted an investigation that identified a 12-year-old as the only suspect involved.
  • In each incident, firefighters promptly put out the fires before any lasting damage occurred, and police confirmed there was no ongoing risk to the community.
  • Police Chief Dennis King emphasized their constant readiness to safeguard local houses of worship and expressed gratitude for the support from law enforcement agencies and church personnel.
  • The juvenile suspect faces charges related to the fires, and officials did not link these incidents to any other cases, suggesting they are isolated events.
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NBC Boston broke the news in Boston, United States on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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